You may feel this pain in your vulva, pelvis, or even back.
But what does it mean if you havestomachpain after sex if youre female (or have a vagina)?
This can range from gynecologic issues to GI issues and may also depend on the location of the pain.
How to treat it
See your doctor if you think you could have endometriosis.
Hormonal medications like birth control pills can often help manage yourendometriosis painand heavy periods.
In some cases, surgery might also be needed, the Mayo Clinic notes.
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(In some cases, it can make it impossible to have penetrative sex.)
Treating vaginismus involves therapies that make you less sensitive to penetration.
Fibroid treatment depends on how big the fibroid is and the symptoms its causing.
Larger ones may need to be removed surgically, according to the Office on Womens Health.
Ovarian cysts
Cysts, or fluid-filled sacs, that form on your ovaries are usually harmless.
In rare instances, a cyst can burst and cause severe pain and pelvic bleeding.
Its also possible to have multiple cysts on each ovary, a condition calledpolycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS).
These could be signs the cyst has ruptured or burst.
Depending on the infection, they may prescribe an antibiotic like metronidazole or clindamycin, ACOG says.
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You might also have to strain to pee or poop or deal with incontinence.
Pelvic floor dysfunction may be relieved with pelvic floor therapy.
They may even recommendpost-sex stretchingto help relax your pelvic floor.
Antibiotics are needed to clear up PID.
So if youre having possible symptoms, let your doctor know.
This condition typically lasts about three months and has no clear cause.
And if they do have sex, it can make the pain worse.
A multi-pronged approach usually works best.
The fix depends on whats causing your symptoms.
But if youre dealing with diarrhea?
Stick with abland dietand drink plenty of water until your symptoms ease up.
Let your doctor know if your pain keeps coming backwhether it happens during sex or not.
Persistent or repetitive pain can indicate an underlying issue that needs to be addressed, he adds.
FAQ
Does stomach pain after sex mean you are pregnant?
Stomach pain after sex doesnt necessarily mean youre pregnant.
The best way to figure out what youre dealing with?
Why do I feel sick after sex?
Deep pelvic or abdominal pain that happens when you have sex can sometimes give you a sick-to-your-stomach feeling.
But the pain can have a ton of different possible causes.
If youre not sure what youre dealing with, its best to get checked out by a doctor.
Can deep sex hurt your stomach?
Youre more prone to it if you have a condition like endometriosis, Dr. Marashi says.
But sometimes rough sex or deep positions can cause one-off pain, he adds.
If it hurts or doesnt feel right, stop and try something different next time!
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